There was a time you could eat three scoops of ice cream without thinking twice — and your body just handled it. 🍦 Now? In your 40s, the same indulgence hits differently: cravings, crashes, bloating, stubborn weight. It's not just getting older — it's perimenopause. When estrogen and progesterone drop, your body loses its natural ability to regulate blood sugar the way it used to. Suddenly, even normal meals (let alone sweets) can leave you feeling off. As estrogen and progesterone decline, your cells don't respond to insulin the way they used to. This means: 🔹 Sugar stays in your bloodstream longer 🔹 Cravings hit harder (even after eating) 🔹 Weight gain, especially around the belly, becomes easier 🔹 Mood and energy swings become the new normal Protein helps control hunger. Balanced blood sugar calms cravings, weight gain, and emotional rollercoasters. In perimenopause, you need both to feel truly stable, full, and strong again. Need help balancing your blood sugar levels? Try Gluco Maximus - full of herbs and nutrients with an affinity for helping to keep sugar levels balanced, cravings satiated, and weight off. Find it at the link in our bio.